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An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Slovakia. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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15. City limit

A city limit is a boundary or roadside indication showing that a driver is entering or leaving a named city, town, village, locality or municipality. It is commonly marked by a place-name or boundary sign.

The meaning of these signs varies between countries. A city-limit or locality sign may identify an administrative boundary, a named settlement or a traffic-related boundary. It does not necessarily mark the beginning or end of a legally defined built-up area, and passing the sign does not always change the applicable speed limit or other traffic rules.

City-limit sign at the entrance. (Láb, Slovakia)
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What is a city limit?

A city limit identifies the boundary of a named city, town or municipality. A roadside place-name or boundary sign may identify that boundary, a locality or a legally defined built-up area; its exact meaning depends on the sign system.

🔗 gov.uk • UK Department for Transport, Know Your Traffic Signs, boundary signs

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, Articles 13 bis and 18; Annex 1, section E II.7; sign-system reference

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Article 1(c), built-up area; international framework subject to national law

Does a city-limit sign always mark a built-up area?

No. A city-limit or locality sign may simply identify a place or administrative boundary. A legally defined built-up area can use a different sign or definition.

🔗 gov.uk • UK Department for Transport, Know Your Traffic Signs, boundary signs

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, Articles 13 bis and 18; Annex 1, section E II.7; sign-system reference

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Article 1(c), built-up area; international framework subject to national law

What is the difference between a city limit and a built-up area?

A city limit identifies the boundary of a named place or administrative area. A built-up area is a traffic-law concept that may affect rules such as default speed limits. The two boundaries can coincide, but they do not have to.

🔗 gov.uk • UK Department for Transport, Know Your Traffic Signs, boundary signs

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, Articles 13 bis and 18; Annex 1, section E II.7; sign-system reference

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Article 1(c), built-up area; international framework subject to national law

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